Lead HR Business Partner

Lead HR Business PartnerLocation: Austin, TX or San Carlos, CAReports to: Sr. Director of Human ResourcesAbout the RoleNatera is looking for a Lead HR Business Partner with deep Employee Relations expertise to serve as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on partner to our business. You will spend more than half your time on employee relations: advising leaders, conducting investigations, and resolving complex issues, while also shaping people programs that support a high-performing, inclusive, and accountable culture. You will support a mix of lab-based and office-based teams, so you’ll need to be comfortable working on-site with employees in a fast-paced, regulated lab environment.What You’ll DoEmployee Relations (50%+ of role)Serve as the primary ER resource for managers and employees, providing advice, coaching, and resolution on complex workplace issuesLead thorough, compliant investigations in partnership with internal legal counsel, and manage associated riskAnalyze ER trends and metrics to identify root causes and recommend solutionsPartner with HR leadership to reinforce a culture of respect, inclusion, and accountabilityHR Business PartnershipAdvise leaders on compensation, benefits, performance management, and team developmentLead and support HR programs including engagement, onboarding, offboarding, talent development, and trainingContribute to workforce planning, succession planning, and retention strategiesPartner with recruiting and hiring managers to attract top talent, and participate in interviews as appropriateAssess development needs and coach managers and employees with actionable feedbackStay close to the employee experience through regular on-site presence, monitoring engagement and acting on what you learnIdentify and drive HR process improvements that raise functional excellenceWhat You’ll BringRequiredBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, or equivalent experience8+ years as an HR Business Partner in a biotech, life sciences, or high-tech environmentDemonstrated experience independently leading workplace investigations from intake through resolutionStrong working knowledge of California and federal employment lawExperience supporting both exempt and non-exempt populationsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to travel approximately 15%PreferredExperience supporting lab, manufacturing, or shift-based workforcesExperience with an HRIS or ATS (Workday, Greenhouse, or similar)PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or investigation-specific certificationSkills and AttributesProven ability to coach and influence leaders at all levelsStrong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into action plansSound judgment and composure in sensitive, high-stakes situationsAbility to manage multiple overlapping projects independently in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsBusiness acumen and a creative, solutions-oriented approach to HRCompensation & Total RewardsThis range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonablyexpect to offer at the time of hire.Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.This positionis also eligible for additional compensation and benefits throughNatera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:Annual performance incentive bonusLong-term equity awardsComprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time off and company holidaysAdditional wellness and work-life benefitsCompensation Range $140,000—$190,000 USDOUR OPPORTUNITYNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!For more information, visit .Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.Link: Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.comemail domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.For more information:- BBB announcement on job scams- FBI Cyber Crime resource page